07/08/2022
OREGANO 🌿
Oregano is a popular herb that many people think of as merely a spice to improve or enhance the flavor of their food, but in truth this perennial herb has a wealth of health benefits that most people don’t realize at all.
Some of the most impressive health benefits of oregano include it ability to improve digestion, strengthen the bones, improve heart health and even protect against diabetes.
Health benefits
✔️ Cancer Fighting effects:
Oregano extract has been shown to lead to growth arrest and cell death in colon cancer cells.
A phytochemical in oregano, “ Carnosol” has also been evaluated for anti cancer property in prostate, breast, skin, leukemia and colon cancer with promising results.
✔️ Useful for upper respiratory infections: Oregano has potential anti- viral activity and a spray containing aromatic essential oils from five plants, including oregano was found to significantly relieve symptoms immediately in those with upper respiratory infections.
Oregano encourages sweat production as a mode of detox and ingesting it may help your body get rid of unwanted phlegm in your lungs.
✔️ Anti- fungal and anti- bacterial : Oregano has two phytochemical, Carvacol and Thymol, are powerful antimicrobials. Research has shown essential oils from oregano may kill the food borne pathogen listeria , and the big “MRSA”making it a useful addition to hand soaps and disinfectants.
✔️ Antioxidant for immune support:
One active agent in oregano is rosamarinic acid, which is a strong antioxidant that may support immune system health.
Oregano has one of the highest antioxidant activity ratings, with 42 times the antioxidant punch of apples.
✔️ Treats common cold : The powerful antioxidant and antiseptic properties in oregano make it an excellent treatment for common cold.
When you feel a cold or sore throat coming on, simply add 3 drops of oregano in a glass and drink it daily for relief.
✔️ The anti- viral property in oregano can effectively shorten the duration of flu symptoms. Some uncommon telltale symptoms of the flu are high fever, cough, sore throat, headache, vomiting, loss of appetite as well as aches and pains in the joint and muscles.
✔️ Relieves menstrual pain:
Oregano is also known as a pain reliever and is very effective when suffering from menstrual cramps. You may simply chew some fresh oregano leaves to reduce menstrual pain.
✔️ Oregano may also help alleviate headaches, migraines, pains and period cramps.
According to research, a teaspoon of oregano can supply the body with around 8% of the daily dose of Vitamin K.
Some of the ways to consume them is oregano tea, oregano oil and oregano as a seasoning.